South Street, Eastbourne

Dating back to 1770, this home has been decorated with a cheerful, bright colour palette that complements the beams, exposed woodwork, and internal wooden panelled doors. This has created a cosy, inviting atmosphere true to the cottage's period origins, while modern fixtures and fittings set the scene for contemporary family life.

Near the Heart of the Action

You'll discover the cottage well set back from the road, which is sandwiched between The Beacon shopping centre, Little Chelsea's independent shops and cafés, outdoor sporting facilities, and Eastbourne's famous coastline.

Across the road from the impressive St Saviour's Church, you'll find parking for one car on the shared front drive. There's another space in the integral garage, which features an electricity supply, a mezzanine level for storage, and a flint floor. The panelled double doors with iron hinges complement the white-painted brickwork and upper cladding to the exterior, which is finished with a slate roof and multi-paned double-glazed windows, replaced by the current owners and trimmed with traditional first-floor window boxes.

Step Inside

Open the black-painted wooden gate to your right. Follow the block-paved path to a privately positioned front door beneath an illuminated porch with an intercom and a secure Yale key access box.

Painted in a soft green to echo the garden and finished with iron furniture and reeded glazing, the front door invites you into a warm and welcoming hallway decorated in cheerful yellow tones to the lovely arched walls, a full-length mirror by the entrance, and a beige carpet.

The cottage has a cute topsy-turvy layout. On the ground floor, three bedrooms and a bathroom await, while the carpet runs up a wood-panelled staircase with a cupboard beneath and coat storage opposite.

On the Ground Floor

On your right, you'll find a bedroom with a neutral carpet and calming magnolia-hued walls, which meet a high picture rail. Beside a deep-set window overlooking the courtyard, a round countertop basin adorns a painted chest of drawers with a decorative curved edge, tiled splashback, and light above. In the corner, a full-height built-in cupboard offers plenty of extra storage.

Continue under the archway in the hall to discover a spacious single painted in a warm yellow. Lit by a central pendant and a big window facing the front, it also benefits from an integrated wardrobe.

The corridor then leads to a three-piece downstairs shower room backdropped by white wall tiles. At the end of the corridor lies a final ground-floor bedroom with a tall built-in wardrobe. Central pendants and a large side window brighten the magnolia walls, while an arch reveals a study, snug, or walk-in dressing area with wood panelling and an original feature period fireplace.

First Floor Living

Head up the stairs to the first-floor landing, which is decorated to match the hallway below. It also features full-height built-in cupboards painted grey and finished with decorative handles to ensure the living areas stay tidy and clear.

To your right, the primary bedroom has a serene view across the beautiful courtyard garden through two east-facing windows. The crisp white walls reflect the morning light, while exposed wooden floorboards feel modern yet respectful of the home's origins. A large mirrored wardrobe runs across one wall, and more storage is available in the walk-in boiler cupboard in the corner.

Behind the primary double, you'll find a big bathroom, where an elephant-themed splashback surrounds a wood-panelled bath and shower above. A pedestal basin and close-coupled toilet complete the suite.

You'll pass a beautiful casement window on the landing on your way to the drawing room. Two large windows pull sunshine in from the south, brightening the exposed floorboards and a wooden ceiling with a decorative trim to balance light and dark.

Follow the floorboards through the archway beyond, which echoes the arched window in the dining kitchen. The broad west-facing window also lets the sun stream through, drenching the beamed dining area and breakfast bar in evening light.

The spot-lit kitchen has a great range of wrap-around white cabinetry with grey worktops and a tonal tiled splashback. Integrated appliances include a Belling electric oven and hob with a concealed extractor hood, a 1.5-bowl sink, an Indesit washing machine, and a Eurotech freezer. There's also space for a fridge.

A Peaceful Haven
This cottage enjoys access to a charming, walled courtyard garden lying east to west along the side of the house. Filled with red brick planters to match the block paving underfoot, it is split between tiered, part-cobbled circular patios separated by brick steps. An array of plant life, including ferns, snowdrops, and palms, fills the terracotta pots, while climbing greenery and pink blooms bring a fairytale quality that creates an instant atmosphere for lazy Sunday afternoons, al fresco meals, drinks, and barbecues.

Out & About

Eastbourne is a town and seaside resort in East Sussex, on the south coast of England, 19 miles east of Brighton and 54 miles south of London. Southern line train services from Eastbourne station will deliver you to London Bridge and London Victoria in 90 minutes.

Immediately east of Beachy Head - the highest chalk sea cliff in Great Britain and part of the larger Eastbourne Downland Estate - the town is well-known for the quaint Victorian streets of Little Chelsea, five miles of bustling seafront thronged with great restaurants, a three-tier promenade and a Victorian pier. To the west of the town, Meads Village, with its artisan buildings, also offers a thriving high street to explore.

Within a short walk from your door, you'll discover a GP practice, the pre-Wimbledon tennis tournament at Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club in June, the Airbourne four-day airshow in August, theatres and the Towner Art Gallery, which has hosted the Turner Prize.

Our local sellers often recommend Gildredge Park for picnicking, tennis and dog-friendly trails; strolling into Little Chelsea for favourite independents such as Beanzz and Simply Patisserie; Italian fayre from Picasso's; picking up artisan bread and popping into the butchers; or sampling brews at the pubs along Grove Road and South Street.

The Royal Eastbourne Golf Course is also nearby, along with various sporting facilities, such as cricket, croquet, football, tennis and bowling clubs, and an outdoor gym. Beyond the town, Beachy Head and the South Downs National Park are just minutes away by car - alternatively, pack a picnic and walk to the beach in around 12 minutes.

Schools

Eastbourne College is only seven minutes on foot, and Bede's and St Andrew's preparatory schools are just down the road. The house is also near Ofsted 'Outstanding' nurseries, including Pooh's and St Thomas-a-Becket, several Ofsted 'Good' primaries, and all-through schools such as Gildredge House and Cavendish School.

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Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Freehold